Kuro Neko

A quick look on eBay shows the pins, preterminated pins, more preterminated pins, and the connectors (I think).
Search terms for off eBay can include AMP, TE, MQS, Tyco, automotive, 6-way, 1.25mm, and stuff like that...
As noted above, if you buy the right connector body, the preterminated pins simply push in and lock, as opposed to my work, which needed them to be aligned then epoxied in place.

It took me ages to resolve the BMW part number on the Sport Chrono connector!




Heat shrink, and '356' cloth loom tape can then be used to tidy-up and avoid that high-school project look.

Good luck!
Neko

Hatzenbach

here is an eBay link to a bundle with 10 of the pins: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-BM...53.m1438.l2649

av8bpilot

I finally got around to doing this little mod and it turned out nicely; happy with the result. I need to check if the chrono function still operates in the cluster or not - forgot to verify. EDIT: It does not. It still appears on the menu, but pushing the stalk does nothing. Oh well, it's not like I used it anyhow.

I have enough material to fab up another harness if another user is interested. I'll let it go for $20 shipped CONUS like Hatzenbach. Just hit me up with a DM and I can assemble it for you. If you want to go the DIY route, here are the sources for parts I used. These are US suppliers with consistent links. My ebay searches kept running into dead ends.

Snap-in Connector: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail...rrencycode=USD
Pre-terminated leads: https://parts.bmwnorthwest.com/p/437...130005198.html

Kuro Neko

That's some seriously deep searching there, impressed!
Pics of the install?

deilenberger

Has anyone added a dash instrument to a 987 that didn't have the instrument pod? I'm curious how you aligned and made the cutouts and the hole.

Liongolfer

Hi,

I've sent you a PM on the spare harness. I'm interested.

Liongolfer

Hi,
YES! I can;t find the link know but someone actually cut a hole in the dash to do this. Ballsy!

Liongolfer

Decided to not trouble myself with a rewiring job and added this cheap China made analog clock instead. Serves the purpose and doesn't look too bad to me.

av8bpilot

Snapped a pic showing the lighting.

6ixof1

I was just thinking today to replace the useless sport chrono and a little internet search later found this page. I initially thought of getting a digital gauge to plug into the OBD port but the VDO analog clock is a nice semi retro touch. thanks to the others that have done the legwork and shred the links I will soon follow in your Giant Steps. Thank you all!

Kuro Neko

Neato...
Someone should make the pig-tail / adapter and sell, bundled with the VDO clock!

SoCalDan

I'll take a premade connector if anyone has one for sale. Saves me the trouble.

Kuro Neko

@Hatzenbach with my trim removal tools out, and my auto-lights-on module in one hand, I took the op to remount my VDO clock from the rear instead of the front.
I wrapped a single layer of Tesa tape around the ferrule, and the 1.5mm hex head grub screws tighten up on it perfectly snug.
Looks tidier now for sure... thanks for the tip!

akirasan

Going in the opposite direction, has anyone found a block plate when removing the bump entirely? When I was running a turbo I had my boost gauge there but that I'm back to atmo I'd rather just have it gone.

Kuro Neko

The hole is ugly, and any plate would just have to sit over, perhaps matching the shape of the OEM sport chrono housing?
Race car fitting though, covered in race-tex or mouse fur might look OK...